Throbbing or persistent tooth pain can be caused by various reasons, with one of the most common being an infection of the tooth pulp. This type of infection can lead to pain and discomfort that is severe enough to keep you up at night. Fortunately, Dr. Momin and her team at Safari Family Dental and Orthodontics can save your infected teeth, preventing the need for extraction. We offer comfortable root canals in Aldine, Gulf Fwy, Richmond and Meyerland that provide immediate pain relief so that you can get back to enjoying your favorite foods!
Root canal therapy, also known as endodontic treatment, is performed when the tooth pulp becomes infected due to dental decay or injuries. The pulp tissues contain bundles of nerves and blood vessels that maintain the vitality of your teeth. If they become infected, it can cause severe pain and sensitivity, especially while eating or chewing food.
The pain may worsen to a point where tooth removal may seem like the only option. However, with root canal therapy, our dental specialist can treat the infection and preserve your natural, healthy tooth.
Our dental team understands that undergoing a root canal may seem nerve-wracking, but rest assured that the procedure is comfortable, thanks to the use of advanced anesthetic techniques.
Our specialist uses local anesthesia at the start of the process to numb your tooth and gums. During the procedure, a small opening is made in the tooth structure to access the infected pulp and remove the pulp tissues with the help of specialized tools. Next, our dentist will clean and disinfect the root canals and seal them with a rubber-like material. Finally, we will place a custom dental crown over the tooth to restore its strength and function.
If your tooth is severely damaged, decayed, or infected, a root canal may be the only way to limit the infection and prevent tooth loss.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia to avoid discomfort. You may feel slightly sore afterward, but it usually gets better within a few days.
Most patients are able to resume their routine a few hours after the procedure. Complete recovery may take 2 to 3 days.
If you have an infected tooth, don’t wait until it’s too late! Reach out to our team today and get your teeth restored with root canal therapy.
